Halloween was worth all the effort. The weather was so nice that I could sit on the front porch, shoeless as is my wont. I am not exactly sure how many came, more than 300, less than 400. I had such a lovely time getting to talk to REAL people and see the kids in their costumes. Many of my Readers came by and many of the grownups who had played in my house eons ago brought their children, one or two even brought GRANDkids! My oldest grandson came by early before he went on a date and my youngest lurked here instead of going to the parties. Might have had something to do with the fact that Granny just bought a Wii.

My husband never left his seat in the kitchen which made things a whole lot less scary.

(please forgive me for cutting and pasting from another posting but I just do not have enough hours in the day even though I had an extra hour today)
WIC, you have to check out Gaylord Palms ICE show. I have seen pictures and it is awesome. They have extra coats in case you do not bring your own.
Timmie, I see your point but I need the bus and the parking lot as well as many copious cups of iced tea so I need to be closer to the main buildings. Next time I will go close and you can drop by and see me on your long walk to the food court.

BTW, I love your new tag line. It is a rephrasing of something I often say.
Ang, Will is looking for Mimsie? I went to that movie and was disappointed. How was the first report card?
M2E, I hear you. I am sort of glad that those days are behind me. The memories remain. Don't cha just want to beat on all those parents who do nothing at all? They are quick with the complaints though.
M&N, I had wondered why I had not heard much from you. Great excuse. I do not blame you one tiny bit. Bet you had a blast. Enjoy Boston. I have never been there. I have read a lot about it though.
Vixie, did you EVER get the bag I left at your resort? I cannot believe that they did not get it to you. I had inserted your name and info in it after the CM acted sort of confused. I feel badly about that. I do.
Jan, I are fun too. Just better one on one. I cannot hear in crowds. Bet I could hear YOU though. One thing for sure is that I could see you. You are tall!
MsDisney23, don't cha just hate missing out on an extra hour of sleep?
I used to chat all the time as I am a fast typer and reader but who has the time nowadays? I did manage to finish the yardwork well enough to make it until Spring but I have to drive it to the dump tomorrow. The truck still has the glitch in it. Just what a woman with a heart condition needs.
My first eye surgery is Wednesday. Here is looking at you folks!
SG